Who is Abdul Halim Aman, Malaysia’s new anti-corruption enforcer?3-MIN READ3-MIN0ListenPublished: 12:30pm, 13 May 2026Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency got a new chief on Wednesday with the arrival of Abdul Halim Aman, a former High Court judge handed the task of steadying an institution that has spent years chasing political heavyweights while struggling to shake questions over its own independence.The 69-year-old took over as chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) after Azam Baki ended a six-year tenure marked by headline arrests, asset recoveries and repeated political storms.Abdul Halim’s appointment was announced late last month after Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim consented to his selection under a proposal put forward by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, according to Chief Secretary to the Government Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
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Who is Abdul Halim Aman, Malaysia’s new anti-corruption enforcer?
Malaysia has appointed Abdul Halim Aman as the new chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The 69-year-old former High Court judge took over the role on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, succeeding Azam Baki.
Iman Muttaqin YusofSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-13 · 04:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Malaysia has appointed Abdul Halim Aman as the new chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The 69-year-old former High Court judge took over the role on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, succeeding Azam Baki. This appointment comes after a proposal by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, with the consent of the Malaysian King, Sultan Ibrahim. Abdul Halim Aman's tenure begins as the MACC aims to regain stability and address questions surrounding its independence, following a period of significant investigations into political figures. His appointment marks a new chapter for the agency tasked with combating corruption in Malaysia.
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His appointment was announced after King Sultan Ibrahim consented to a proposal by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
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Abdul Halim Aman is a former High Court judge.
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Abdul Halim Aman has been appointed as the new chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
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Azam Baki's six-year tenure as MACC chief was marked by headline arrests, asset recoveries, and repeated political storms.
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The MACC has spent years chasing political heavyweights while struggling to shake questions over its own independence.
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